The Stittsville Creative Writing Group is a program of the Ottawa Public Library. The group meets every Thursday at the Stittsville branch for approximately an hour to read pieces they have written. Other OPL groups exist, often with diff erent models, however the SCWG has found its model has worked to the extent that we've been in "business" since the autumn of 2012. Also, despite increasing our membership levels, the OPL still has to maintain a waiting list.We are: poets, scholar...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2025AN OBSERVER BEST NEW NOVELIST 2025'This summer's hottest read'SUNDAY TIMES'You won't want to put it down'BRITISH VOGUE'Sticky, twisting and dangerous'REBECCA K REILLYIt’s summer. An unnamed young man walks through the gates of a luxurious mansion in the South of Fr...

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This book will be welcomed by those who are square, ambitious and patient. It is not theory. It is not preaching. These chapters will be old friends to you, and you may read a few minutes or a few hours. You may read and re-read as often as you wish, for you will always find some new truth impressed on you every time you read. Keep this book, carry it with you, and you will be benefited. Worry and fear will fade and peace and courage will grow within you the more you study these pages.

"Think: A Book for To-day" by William Crosbie Hunter is a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary issues and the human condition. Hunter delves into the complexities of modern life, encouraging readers to reflect on their beliefs and values. Through a series of insightful essays, he challenges conventional wisdom and invites a deeper understanding of the world around us. The book serves as a guide for those seeking clarity in a rapidly changing society, making it a relevant read for ...

Light-hearted essays and reflections on daily life and humor.

Each evening, just before retiring, we will have a little Round-Up of the day's doings, of the problems in our business and home life, of our hopes and ambitions. We'll try to solve perplexities, dissolve worries, absolve ourselves from pull-backs, and resolve to better our lives. We'll plan and prepare that we may have more poise—efficiency—peace; that's Pep. We'll learn how to establish helpful thought habit that our lives may be full of gladsome notes instead of gruesome gloom. We'll ai...

The View from Up HereBy: William Joseph HunterAs we are all well aware, U.S. history shows us a number of fallacies. As American citizens, we have certain responsibilities to our fellow man. The U.S. Government is doing everything that they can to keep us divided. It is time that we the people of the U.S.A. stop listening to the claptrap that we are being fed and go forward together.Author William Joseph Hunter tells us, “This is not about you. This is not about me. ...

This book will be welcomed by those who are square, ambitious and patient. It is not theory. It is not preaching. These chapters will be old friends to you, and you may read a few minutes or a few hours. You may read and re-read as often as you wish, for you will always find some new truth impressed on you every time you read. Keep this book, carry it with you, and you will be benefited. Worry and fear will fade and peace and courage will grow within you the more you study these pages.

This book will be welcomed by those who are square, ambitious and patient. It is not theory. It is not preaching. These chapters will be old friends to you, and you may read a few minutes or a few hours. You may read and re-read as often as you wish, for you will always find some new truth impressed on you every time you read. Keep this book, carry it with you, and you will be benefited. Worry and fear will fade and peace and courage will grow within you the more you study these pages.

"Rulers of India: The Earl of Mayo" is a compelling biography that delves into the life and contributions of Richard Southwell Bourke, the 6th Earl of Mayo, who served as the Viceroy of India. The book explores his administrative reforms, efforts in education, and his tragic assassination, providing insights into the complexities of British rule in India. Through detailed narratives and historical context, it highlights Mayo's vision for India and his attempts to bridge cultural divides, m...

Each evening, just before retiring, we will have a little Round-Up of the day's doings, of the problems in our business and home life, of our hopes and ambitions. We'll try to solve perplexities, dissolve worries, absolve ourselves from pull-backs, and resolve to better our lives. We'll plan and prepare that we may have more poise—efficiency—peace; that's Pep. We'll learn how to establish helpful thought habit that our lives may be full of gladsome notes instead of gruesome gloom. We'll ai...